Drove past it yesterday, still covered in snow and ice. Expect 2+ ft snow drifts on the approach.
I highly recommend not climbing Cannon yet (or for at least a month). It's still in winter conditions, and the area is known for rockfall. Most locals wait until June for the thawing to end and most of the loose rock from the winter to fall down.
When you do get up there, don't forget your helmet.
Yep, I haven't been up there since the winter but it is definitely still going to be a loose junk show right now. Last time I climbed there in April television sized rocks were coming down. Remember, Cannon is still loose in summer/fall.
WG should be fine. it's the driest climb on the cliff. can't garentee it won't fall down on you though;) did the Dike march 28th and I know it's been done since then so the trail should be ok? you will need winter boots and pants etc to get to the climb. the walk off will also be interesting. micro spikes recomended! I would seriously stay away from the rest of the cliff!
The person I am climbing with tomorrow is kind of new, so I think a rock fall horror show would turn them off from alpineish climbing. I think I'll skip it. Thanks for the information.
WG is dry all winter so don't feel it is significantly more prone to falling down in spring than @ any other time of the year. the rest of the cliff is rather wet so spring is extra dangerous.
the WG stays dry enough that it is typicaly climbed w/ mountain boots as a rock climb in winter. I have not climbed it in winter but have seen it many times while up there on the Dike and fafnir. I have climbed WG the day after a heavy rain in normal climbing season when the entire cliff was seeping. WG was dry.
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